Ride the Koalas
Highlights
- Explore Raymond Island's Koala Trail on a surrey bike, spotting koalas and kangaroos amidst stunning natural beauty.
- Pedal through a paradise of rare orchids and vibrant birdlife, immersing yourself in the island's unique ecosystem.
- Enjoy a family-friendly adventure on two or four-seater bikes, complete with shade and a handy route map.
- Wander at your own pace, making unforgettable memories while discovering the island's abundant wildlife and flora.
Ride the Koalas operates a fleet of two and four-seater surrey bikes for hire on Raymond Island’s Koala Trail. The island is a natural paradise just waiting to be discovered. Koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, all manner of birdlife and beautiful flora, including rare orchids, can be seen in abundance.
The best way to see all this natural beauty is by surrey bike. You can either follow the Koala Trail on the island or wander as you will.
The surrey bikes are an interesting, alternative fun way to get around and spot the koalas high up in the trees. You can have a fun family ride on the four-seater bike or the two-seater bike. The bikes come complete with shade and a very handy route map. An hour-long hire is about the right amount of time to cover the sights.
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Accreditations
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
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